Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1206-40000-40000-134628

MBTA wind turbine operations, monitoring, maintenance, and repair services

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking operations and maintenance services for its wind turbine at Kingston Commuter Rail Station. - Government buyer: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Procurement & Logistics Department; solicitation contact Rob Weiner. - Turbine and OEM: One 100 kW Northern Power Systems Northern Power 100 turbine, with approximate annual production of 150,000 kWh. The pricing form refers to a 150 kW turbine, creating a discrepancy with the 100 kW unit described in the scope. - Services requested: Ongoing turbine and energy-production monitoring; initial, semiannual, annual, and applicable fifth-year extended-service inspections; scheduled maintenance; repairs; emergency response; and performance and maintenance reporting. - Notable requirements: 24/7/365 monitoring; corrective action for abnormalities within 48 hours; emergency response within 24 hours; work must follow the OEM maintenance manual. Site personnel need current roadway worker protection training and credentials. - Parts and coordination: Routine-maintenance consumables under $1,000 are included. Parts above $1,000 require MBTA approval and are subject to a $20,000 annual limit. Coordinate site access and reporting with the MBTA and Keolis, or the future Commuter Rail Operator. PowerGrid Partners’ SmartView website is identified as a source of production information. - Pricing requested: Fixed pricing for scheduled annual maintenance and fifth-year extended-service maintenance, plus direct-repair costs and straight-time and overtime labor rates. The direct-repair estimate is $7,500 per year for FY27–FY30, with $22,500 shown for FY27–FY29; repairs are not guaranteed and require prior written approval.

Description

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking a vendor to operate and maintain its 100 kW Northern Power Systems wind turbine at Kingston Commuter Rail Station. Work includes 24/7 monitoring of turbine status and energy production, scheduled inspections and maintenance, unscheduled repairs, and response to emergency issues. The vendor must provide maintenance reporting, coordinate site access, and comply with MBTA safety and roadway worker training requirements. The RFP allows for award to one or multiple bidders.

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